Black Creek Pioneer Village offers education programs suitable for all grade levels.
All of our programs are based on the Ontario curriculum for Social Studies, History, Environmental Studies, The Arts, and Health and Physical Education.
“We truly did have a beautiful and educational day. Thank you for helping make our curriculum come alive so vibrantly for the kids.”
– St. Vincent School, Oakville
We offer both morning and afternoon program options as well as a variety of full day experiences.
Prices are based on groups of 20 participants. An additional fee per student applies to groups of more than 20. For every 10 participants in your group you will receive 1 complementary adult admission.
Additional adults will be charged $16.95 each. We welcome those accompanying special needs students free of charge. All of our education and day camp programs are HST exempt.
To book programs please call Visitor Services at (416) 667-6295 (press 2).
PLAN YOUR FIELD TRIP
What to Expect
Inside and out: Education programs at the Village take place both outdoors and inside our 40 heritage buildings!
When you arrive, students will disembark from the buses in front of the Visitors’ Centre group entrance. Ample bus parking is provided.
Meeting your Village guide: Village educators will meet your group as you leave your bus. They will answer any questions, orient you to the site, show you where to leave your lunches, and then lead your group into the Village and on to adventure!
Washrooms are located in the Visitors’ Centre and also outside in the Village. Plan to arrive approximately 10-15 minutes before your program is scheduled to begin.
Be ready for adventure! Education programs at the Village are developed with learning, action and fun in mind. Every program is interactive and immersive. Your students may use their senses, touch real artifacts from history, play games or sing songs from the 1800s. Arrive ready to explore, discover and imagine your way through history!
Everyone gets involved: Our programs are designed to get everyone involved. We encourage teachers, parents and adult helpers to participate in the program along with the students.
Fire safety: Many of our heritage buildings have burning fires and hot wood-burning stoves. In preparation for a visit to the Village, please discuss safety around fires and stoves with your students.
Meet the animals: Our heritage breed animals are friendly but prefer to be introduced before being petted. Please do not feed or touch the animals until you are invited to do so — for your safety as well as theirs.
Pack a picnic and be prepared to eat outdoors! Covered eating space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis only. During inclement weather, there may be a short wait for lunch space.
Staying safe: Schools and teachers are responsible for the actions of their students while in the Village.
What to Wear and Bring
Programs take place both inside the historic buildings and outdoors, in all weather. Please ensure that students dress appropriately for the conditions and time of year.
SUGGESTIONS:
Let’s cut back on waste! Litterless lunches are appreciated.
Keep it simple: Packing lunches in a single container before you leave school simplifies storage and ensures your students’ lunches stay together.
On your feet: Grass can be wet and dirt roads can be muddy. Please ensure students wear sturdy shoes with treads. In the winter, boots are strongly recommended.
Staying cool: In hot weather, please encourage students to be prepared with hats, sunscreen and refillable water bottles. Water fountains are available in the Visitors’ Centre and Event Pavilion.
Please note that the Village is not responsible for personal belongings.
Safety
Staff First Aid Training: Many staff at the Village have first aid training. In the rare event of an injury, rapid response procedures are in place.
Nearest Hospital/Emergency Response Time: Humber River Regional Hospital is the closest hospital. Depending on urgency of incident, Toronto EMS response time is between eight to 20 minutes.
Allergies: The Village is a “nut-sensitive” facility: visitors are asked to bring only snacks that are free of nuts or nut products. If your group includes a student with food sensitivities or allergies, we asked that you make our staff aware beforehand, so that we can take the appropriate precautions.
Accessibility
There are hard-packed gravel roads throughout the Village and wooden boardwalks in several areas. The Visitor’s Centre and 14 of the historic buildings are accessible by wheelchair. Five buildings are partially accessible. Accessible washrooms are located in the Visitor’s Centre and the Event Pavilion.
Learn more about accessibility at the Village.
